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Reading expert Linda Farrell on positive error correction

Linda Farrell discusses the benefits of positive error correction for students and teachers.

Assessing Reading Skills

At the Stern Center in Williston, Vermont, struggling students get a leg up on reading and other skills.

The Simple View of Reading

Learn about the Simple View of Reading in this interview with reading expert Linda Farrell.

Learning ‘b’ and ‘d’ and Reading Short Vowel Words with Aiko, Second Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell works with Aiko on a common letter reversal — confusing the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’.

Reading SOS: If my concerns about my child's reading are being ignored due to bias, what can I do?

Literacy expert DeJunne’ Clark Jackson believes parents need to trust their gut instinct, find a strong ally as you seek answers and support, and keep detailed records of your interactions with the school.

Reading expert Linda Farrell on patience when teaching reading

Linda Farrell describes three different kinds of patience.

Community Volunteers

In Charlottesville, Virginia, the school district has started an innovative community volunteer program called Book Buddies.

Challenges in bringing reading interventions to schools

Linda Farrell discusses the challenge of introducing reading intervention programs to schools resistant to change.

No more reading logs

Years of teaching has shown Miller that reading logs don’t motivate kids to read. Reading motivation really comes from connecting kids with books they love.